Digital Learning Archives

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Screen Time Debate Gets More Nuanced

August 20, 2026

Classroom technology may need limits—but not all screen time is equal. The 2026 Savvas Educator Index, based on a national …

leadership

The K–12 Tech Reckoning Is Here

May 27, 2026

Dell Technologies Senior Vice President Leslie Harlien on AI, governance, shrinking margins for error, and what districts now demand from …

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From Clicks to Cognition: Raising the Bar for EdTech Effectiveness

April 29, 2026

As expectations rise, Nigel Nisbet of MIND Education explains why edtech’s future depends on productive struggle and experience-first design. INTERVIEW …

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In EdTech, Good UX Is Good Business

April 27, 2026

In most industries, UX is often used to drive engagement at any cost—but in education, aligning design with real human …

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AI, Safety, and the “Walled Garden”: A Practical Path Forward for K–12

April 22, 2026

Deledao’s Dave Barclay on balancing innovation and protection, the rise of AI literacy, and what responsible AI really looks like …

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“Can You Hear Me Now?” Why Headsets Deserve a Place in Every Classroom

March 09, 2026

While schools invest heavily in AI and classroom displays, a basic piece of hardware may be the missing link to …

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The Four Questions Behind Smarter EdTech

March 06, 2026

Stephanie Allen on how disciplined experimentation, educator feedback, and privacy-first design guide Discovery Education’s approach to AI innovation. INTERVIEW | …

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What Comes Around

April 16, 2025

An online learner really learned his lessons. GUEST COLUMN | by Daniel Castelone I took my first online course in …

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TeacherMade

August 22, 2023

The future of education is digital and interactive. TeacherMade puts teachers at the forefront of the digital era by making …

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Future-proof Your Students with Hands-on Learning

December 15, 2022

In today’s digital world, is edtech having the impact students need? GUEST COLUMN | by Jenny Nash Teachers know how …

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Digital Learning Reference Guide

February 23, 2022

The last couple of years have seen remarkable changes in the entire education landscape. “One thing that has yet to …

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Preserving Academic Freedom in Our Digital World

June 30, 2021

Three ways institutional technology leaders can support post-pandemic learning. GUEST COLUMN | by George Moore Today’s institutional CIOs and CTOs …

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Life-Ready Literacy System from Beable

July 15, 2020

A new, Life-Ready Literacy System from Beable recently launched. Beable directly connects literacy to life-readiness so kids can reach higher levels …

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The EdTech Awards 2020 Finalists & Winners Announced

May 07, 2020

Congratulations and a very big acknowledgment to edtech’s best and brightest innovators, leaders, and trendsetters! Finalists and winners for The …

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Because ‘We Shall Not Cease from Exploration’

January 15, 2019

In-depth with higher education innovator and pioneer Peter Smith on the emerging revolution in college, career, and digital learning. INTERVIEW …

guest column / trends

Global State of Digital Learning

October 16, 2017

Key findings and trends in K-12 education. GUEST COLUMN | by Dylan Rodgers With each passing year, technology continues to …

interviews

The Connected States of America

August 25, 2017

SETDA’s executive director shares her perspective on energizing edtech. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As one of the nation’s most …

guest column

Very Social Studies

June 21, 2017

A Texas teacher’s perspective on her unique students and their shift to digital textbooks. GUEST COLUMN | by Stacy Brown …

guest column / trends

Digital Study Success

November 09, 2016

Three ways technology is changing today’s college students’ academic experiences. GUEST COLUMN | by Sally Shankland College graduation rates are …

interviews

Shifting Gears

September 07, 2016

Mark Edwards bumps it into overdrive. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero His deep expertise in managing district-wide digital transitions, implementing …

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Trends | 10 Things Everyone Should Know About K-12 Students' Digital Learning

May 29, 2015

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The Magic of Inanimate Alice

December 01, 2014

A transmedia digital-born story experience awaits students worldwide. GUEST COLUMN | by Ian Harper This December, students around the world …

cool tools / guest column

A Little Magic

April 29, 2014

My quest to get kids reading real books, with the power of smartphones. GUEST COLUMN | by Dave Fahrer Most …

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Reluctant Time Travelers

April 11, 2013

Life has changed, so why hasn’t education? CLASSROOM 21 | by Greg Limperis If I decide to dine out and …

interviews

Interview | Exploring Education Elements

February 15, 2012

Anthony Kim first became inspired to get involved with education technology in 2000, after working with Foothill and De Anza …

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Digital Learning Day Webcast

February 01, 2012

The Alliance for Excellence in Education is hosting a National Town Hall at 1 p.m., EST featuring FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and U.S. Secretary …

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In Google We Trust

January 30, 2012

GUEST COLUMN | by Angela Maiers Without a doubt, my 14-year-old daughter can text paragraphs faster and more accurate than …

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Trends | EdTech Recognition: Still Time to Enter

September 08, 2011

Recently, education technology (edtech, or #edtech for that matter) has received a bit of a lashing in the New York …

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Interview | Rohit Agarwal and Andrew Joseph: Getting TenMarks

August 24, 2011

The U.S. is behind most economically developed nations when it comes to students’ math skills, ranked 34th according to a …

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Cool Tool | Connect from McG and Bb

August 23, 2011

Here’s a powerful online learning assignment and assessment solution from a couple of the top names in education: merge the …

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Cool Tool | Discovery Education Science Techbook

August 22, 2011

From Discovery Education comes a technology tool built from scratch to address state and core standards for science education. Discovery …

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Cool Tool | DreamBox Learning

August 22, 2011

With a rigorous math program relying on adaptive learning, DreamBox Learning executives believe that every student can become a proficient, mathematical …